IATA Training and Development

IATA Training and Development Institute (ITDI)

• ITDI provides global aviation training solutions and professional development programs.
• ITDI trains thousands of aviation professionals and businesses annually.
• ITDI is committed to developing careers and a safe, secure, and sustainable workforce.
• IATA creates operational solutions for aircraft and airlines on the ground or in flight.
• IATA's solutions include flight operations data analysis, quality assurance, and airline operational information exchange.
• IATA enables airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently, and economically.
• IATA informs governments about the aviation industry for better long-term decisions.

IATA Airline Membership

• In 1945, IATA had 57 founding members; now it represents airlines in over 115 countries.
• IATA members carry 84% of the world's air traffic.
• IATA's members include the world's passenger and cargo airlines.
• IATA Membership is open to airlines operating scheduled and non-scheduled air services.

IATA Vision and Mission

• IATA's vision is to drive value creation and innovation for a safe, secure, and profitable air transport industry.
• The vision includes sustainably connecting and enriching the world.
• IATA's mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry.

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

• IATA aims to simplify processes, increase passenger convenience, reduce costs, and improve efficiency for airlines.
• IATA's top priority is safety and continually improving safety standards.
• IATA ensures the easy movement of people and goods across the global airline network, as if on a single airline in one country.
• IATA provides professional support with publications, training, consulting, and financial systems to maximize revenues for carriers and the travel industry.
• IATA was created over 60 years ago by airlines to govern civil aviation globally.
• IATA represents approximately 260 airlines comprising 84% of total air traffic.
• IATA is a non-governmental organization regulating air transport among member airlines.
• IATA is a non-profit and non-political democratic association that welcomes any airline with a government-issued license for scheduled air services.

Membership Criteria for ICAO

• ICAO members consist of states, not organizations or private bodies.
• A key condition is being a member of the United Nations.
• Signification activity in civil aviation is also a condition.
• Original membership: Countries that signed and ratified the Chicago Convention 1944.
• Associated membership: Countries that did not sign or approve the Chicago Convention.
• Type A: Countries that gain membership by applying to the United States.
• Type B: Countries requiring approval from the General Assembly by a majority vote for membership.
• The Council is a permanent body consisting of 36 member states selected by the assembly for three-year terms.

Structure and Function of ICAO

• The Secretariat is headed by a Secretary General chosen by the Council.
• The Secretary General selects employees, oversees and controls operations
• The Secretariat is divided into 5 bureaus: air navigation bureau, air transport bureau, technical co-operation bureau, the legal bureau, and the bureau of administration and services.
• The main bodies of ICAO: the assembly, council, and secretariat, all overseen by the Secretary-General.
• The Assembly is composed of representatives from all Contracting States and meets every three years.
• In the Assembly, each member state has one vote, and decisions are made by a simple majority unless the Chicago Convention specifies otherwise
• The assembly holds the power to change the ICAO constitution with a two-thirds majority vote.

Vision and Mission of ICAO

• ICAO aims to attain its vision of safe, secure, and sustainable development of civil aviation.
• Accomplishing this through the cooperation of its Member States
• ICAO will promote global harmonization of aircraft equipment
• ICAO will identify and mitigate priority operational cost issues
• ICAO will identify reduction opportunities in fuel consumption
• ICAO will reduce concerns for environmental emissions

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• A specialized governmental agency of the UN focused on civil aviation and air transport.
• The International Commission for Air Navigation (ICAN) was its forerunner.
• Established in October 1947 as a UN institution.
• It promotes the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation worldwide.
• It established Flight Information Regions (FIRs) for controlling air traffic and clear airport identification.
• The headquarters are in Montreal, Canada.

Travel Awards

• The ASTA acknowledges professional making contributions to the industry with travel awards.
• The Travel Agent of the Year award, recognizes active travel agents that influence the travel industry.

Mission and Objectives of ASTA

• ASTA facilitates the travel-selling business through representation, knowledge sharing, and professionalism.
• The major goal is to promote and advance the interests of its members and protect individuals from fraud.
• ASTA’s other objectives include promoting the interest of travel agents
• ASTA educates and training its members.
• ASTA holds travel seminars, conferences and conventions.
• ASTA publishes material relating to travel industry.
• ASTA looks to safeguard of legal representation
• ASTA works to establish a way for people to work together.
• ASTA provides a common meeting place.
• ASTA offers multiple benefits to members and the public.
• A majority of ASTA's members are travel agencies, but travel suppliers can also join.

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)

• ASTA was formed on April 20, 1931, originally as "the American steamship and tourist agents association."
• Around 25,000 active members, with 18,000 active travel agents and allied and associate members.
• Airlines, hotels, railroads, government tourist offices, and similar bodies are affiliated and associate members.
• Travel agents and tour operators are active members
• ASTA members include travel agents and companies whose products they sell, such as tours, cruises, hotels, rentals, etc.
• The headquarters of the non-governmental organization are in Virginia, USA

Universal Federation of Travel Agents Association (UFTAA)

• UFTAA is a specialized international non-governmental organization that represents tourism agencies
• UFTAA also represents their local organizations, with headquarters in Brussels
• UFTAA's major goal is to promote, develop, and expand travel and tourism worldwide
• UFTAA promotes and enhances tourism on national and worldwide levels.
• Over 30,000 travel agencies from 120 countries are members.

ASTA Membership Types

• ASTA membership is available to anyone in the travel industry.
• ACTIVE MEMBERS: Travel agencies and tour operators.
• ALLIED AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Organizations, enterprises, and businesses that contribute to the integration of the travel business, like airlines, hotels, trains, and government agencies.

IATA Memberships

• *: Active Member: Any air transport company that has been granted a license to conduct a scheduled air service for the transportation of people, mail, or cargo between two countries.
• *: Associate Members: Any organization engaged in air transport under the flag of a state and authorized to join ICAO.
• *:Allied Members: Allied members can deal with airline tickets and use the IATA logo for any purpose after becoming members.

Benefits of IATA

• Provides a powerful voice, promoting members' interests.
• Offers international lobbying and recognition, and targets key industry priorities.
• Helps drive industry change, reduces costs, improves communication, and provides training and other services.

Key Operational Issues Addressed by ICAO

• Organized organizational structures and processes.
• Engages in cost reduction approaches, flight operations management, and fuel efficiency.

UFTAA's Key Roles and Contributions

• Encourages travel between all countries
• Organizes international seminars and workshops for travel agencies
• Provide worldwide training programs for travel agencies
• Cooperates with other business related to tourism, like IATA IHA
• For consumers, IATA simplifies the travel and shipping
• IATA serves as an intermediary between airlines and passenger as well as cargo agents